Lowell lands ‘Grey’s’ spinoff role

Crawford ready to 'Gossip'

Casting — Chris Lowell has landed a coveted role in the pilot for ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy” spinoff.

Thesp currently plays Piz on the CW drama “Veronica Mars.” He also starred in ABC’s short-lived but well-reviewed “Life as We Know It.”

Creator-exec producer Shonda Rhimes is keeping the name and description of Lowell’s character secret. Mark Gordon and Betsy Beers are exec producing what ABC Television Studio is calling an “enhanced two-hour episode.”

Casting — Chace Crawford (“The Covenant”) has joined “Gossip Girl.” He’ll play Nate, one of the rich teens on the Warner Bros. TV-produced show and the boyfriend of Blair (Leighton Meester). Crawford’s next feature is “Loaded.”

Casting — Rick Gonzalez (“Coach Carter”) has joined “Reaper,” from ABC Television Studio.